complaisance
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Or maybe the way to think about it is that she right-sized her career, away from the silly and grim expectations of complaisance that come with universal acclaim and toward a more earnest plane.
From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2023
This baseline complaisance informed his creative process on “Growin’ Up.”
From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2022
As to whether there are hellraisers now, well, of course there are, although the eco-system of deference, naivety about alcoholism, press complaisance and tolerance of male behaviour has worn away.
From The Guardian • Jul. 11, 2019
There are many reasons for the relative complaisance of fans who chant "red army" as they ascend the steps to the Emirates Stadium.
From The Guardian • Apr. 11, 2011
On the gentlemen’s appearing, her colour increased; yet she received them with tolerable ease, and with a propriety of behaviour equally free from any symptom of resentment or any unnecessary complaisance.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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Pride and Prejudice
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GRE Verbal Reasoning, List 3
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The Prince and The Pauper
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